I find it easy for me to get into patterns in my life where everything becomes predictable. Get up, put on the same old clothes, eat the same breakfasts, drive the same route to work, do the same job, come home, cook the same old meals. It becomes comfortable.
At a Bible study last week we were examining if we were addicted to our routines. Sometimes, God asks us to step out of our comfort zone. To do something differently than what we normally do. CHANGE!
I have to admit that I don’t like to change. I want to keep things the same. I have the illusion that I can control what goes on around me. Truth is, I have little control over the changes in life.
A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk, shivering as I moved my little space heater closer to me. I looked out the window at the grey sky, bare branches and brown ground. I got the feeling that it was going to be winter forever. Today as I look out that same window, I am wearing shorts while looking at a bright blue sky, budding trees and green grass. One of my favorite country songs has the line “…Life’s about changin’ nothing ever stays the same.”
A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk, shivering as I moved my little space heater closer to me. I looked out the window at the grey sky, bare branches and brown ground. I got the feeling that it was going to be winter forever. Today as I look out that same window, I am wearing shorts while looking at a bright blue sky, budding trees and green grass. One of my favorite country songs has the line “…Life’s about changin’ nothing ever stays the same.”
I am comforted in all the changes in my life with the truth that my Savior, my God doesn’t change. Hebrews 13:8 says “Jesus Christ is the SAME yesterday and today and forever.”
This week marks a change in the seasons. I really like the thought that God is control of these seasons. That is why I chose this scripture for this week’s Stampin’ Sisters in Christ Challenge: Psalms 104:19 says “He made the moon to mark the seasons.”
This week marks a change in the seasons. I really like the thought that God is control of these seasons. That is why I chose this scripture for this week’s Stampin’ Sisters in Christ Challenge: Psalms 104:19 says “He made the moon to mark the seasons.”
My challenge for you is:
With the change of seasons this week, make a card/project showing something related to the new season.
I took this photo of a magnolia tree this week.
So that was the inspiration for my card. The magnolias on my card are a sneak peek at a Mark's Finest Papers set that will be released this week called Mother's Magnolias.
Our Sponsor this week is Taylored Expressions.
Someone will be blessed with this set. FAITH IN BLOOM.
Check out what my Stampin' Sisters in Christ have created for your inspiration:
Kristine
Linda
Miesje
Peggysue
Traci
I love this song called every season by Nicole Nordeman.
I wanted to share this version with you sung by Kenneth Cope,
because the photos in this video are stunning. I know you will be blessed by it.
Marilynn, I so look forward to your posts each week. I love how you post from your heart and everyday experience/testimony. You (and the DT girls) are gems I have found on the www. Thank you all for faithfully serving God and being an enouragement to so many of us week after week. I appreciate you.
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Marilynn, I so look forward to your posts each week. I love how you post from your heart and everyday experience/testimony. You (and the DT girls) are gems I have found on the www. Thank you all for faithfully serving God and being an enouragement to so many of us week after week. I appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Marilynn xx.
Hi MariLynn!! This is such a great devotional and pretty card! I can't believe you already have trees in bloom, we are not there for quite awhile yet! Beautiful picture of the magnolia tree, and thanks for always sharing such uplifting music here! Blessings on your week!!
ReplyDeleteHi MariLynn! Beautiful testimony (I do not like change either but grow more when I face change!)! Love, love that card. That card is wonderful! I love the stitching. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card MariLynn. The Lord spoke to me also through the change of seasons once when I was in a difficult place... reassuring me that everything has it's season - both comfortable and uncomfortable.
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Blessings
Maxine
Thank you MariLynn for your art and words from the heart - beautiful! I love your card, it has spring all over it! Gorgeous colours and colouring! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteMariLynn you always speak from the heart and your devotionals are beautiful. And I cannot believe that tree had budded out so much by last week! Wow! Thanks for sharing your art and your words this week.
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